they constratned him] They over intreated him by their importunitie.. 30. and blessed it] According to the custome of the Jews, among whom the master of the family, or chief man of the company, gave thanks, or prayed, and then distributed the tread, or carved to all the company. See Matthew 14:19. It is probable, that Christ used some accustomed form of thanksgiving, or else some other action or gesture by which these men knew him again. Vers. 35.